HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - DRAFTING COMPETENCIES
ENGR 131 - ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
	The student will be able to produce basic mechanical drawings by mastering the following manual skills:
1	Use drafting equipment, measuring scales, drawing media, drafting instruments and consumable materials.
2	Apply line styles, weights (Alphabet of Lines).
3	Apply freehand lettering techniques.
4	Apply isometric sketching techniques.
5	Prepare graphical presentations with balance and layout of simple multi-view sketches.
	Given the necessary drawing tools, the student will be able to produce complex drawings using the following:
1	Identify and use appropriate scales.
2	Use conversion tables for fractions, decimals and metric measurements.
3	Use of reprographics equipment, i.e., blueprint machine.
4	Identify and apply line styles, weights (Alphabet of Lines).
5	Prepare title blocks, other drafting formats.
6	Prepare basic geometric construction.
7	Prepare simple multi-view drawings.
8	Apply simple dimensioning.
	Given the necessary equipment, the student will be able to prepare multi-view drawings.
1	Select proper drawing scale, views and layout.
2	Prepare drawings containing horizontal and vertical surfaces.
3	Prepare drawings containing circles and arcs.
4	Prepare drawings containing inclined and oblique surfaces.
5	Prepare drawings incorporating partial views.
6	Prepare drawings incorporating removed details and conventional breaks.
	Given the necessary equipment, the student will be able to prepare pictorial drawings.
1	Prepare isometric and oblique drawings.
	Given the necessary equipment, the student will be able to apply basic dimensions.
1	Prepare drawings containing linear standard dimensions and notes.
2	Prepare drawings that include circular standard dimensions.
3	Prepare drawings using metric dimensions.
	Given the necessary equipment, the student will be able to prepare sectional views.
1	Prepare drawings containing full sections and half sections.
2	Prepare drawings containing offset sections.
3	Prepare drawings containing revolved sections.
4	Prepare drawings containing removed sections and broken-out sections.
	Given the necessary equipment, the student will be able to:
1	Solve problems by means of graphical geometry.
2	Demonstrate an understanding of three-dimensional projection theory and the principle drawing types.
3	Demonstrate three-dimensional visualization skills.
4	Demonstrate a proficiency in creating multiview drawings, including partial, auxiliary and section views.
5	Demonstrate proficiency in applying dimensions to working drawings.
6	Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process.
7	Demonstrate an ability to create & modify simple drawings using Solidworks CAD.
ENGR 133 - COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
	The student will be able to produce drawings through the use of a computer and be able to prepare basic
	computer aided drawings using AutoCAD.
1	Identify components and terms of the computer.
2	Windows explorer (directory structure, file management, and use of the hard disk.
3	Demonstrate a knowledge of basic commands required to operate specific computer software programs such as CAD.
4	Produce a border and title block.
5	Produce a simple multi-view drawing.
6	Use CAD output devices (i.e., printer/plotter) to produce drawings.
7	Use CAD modify commands to make drawing changes.
8	Select proper drawing scale, views and layout.
9	Prepare drawings containing horizontal and vertical surfaces.
10	Prepare drawings containing circles and/or arcs.
11	Prepare drawings containing inclined and oblique surfaces.
12	Prepare drawings containing full sections.
13	Apply dimensioning to multiview drawings.
14	Prepare simple isometric and oblique drawings.
ENGR 110 - PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
1	Correctly define the following mechanical properties and describe how these properties are measured:
	Stress:  Tensile, Compression, Shear, Strain, Plastic Deformation, Elastic Deformation, Modulus of Elasticity, Hardness, Fatigue, Creep,
	Impact Strength, Flexure.
2	Define the process used for producing Pig Iron from Iron Ore and the steel making process:
	Identify and describe the furnaces and procedures used for these processes.
3	Identify the basic properties and characteristics of the following materials:
	Steel Alloys, Aluminum Alloys, Cast Iron, Plastics, Ceramics, Composite Materials.
4	Rank the following materials based on their melting temperature:
	Aluminum, Copper, Iron, Steel.
5	Describe the basic crystal structure of Body Centered Cubic, Face Centered Cubic and Hexagonal Close Packed metals:
	Describe the effect of structure on mechanical properties.
	Describe the mechanism behind work hardening and its effect on yield stress.
6	Describe the effects of the following alloying elements on the mechanical Properties of Steel:
	Carbon, Nickel, Molybdenum, Chromium.
7	Perform hardness tests using the Rockwell and Brinell testing methods on the following materials:
	Steel (various heat-treatments), Aluminum, Brass.
8	Describe the following basic steel heat-treatment processes:
	Hardening, Tempering, Case Hardening, Annealing.
9	Perform the following heat-treatment processes on steel and/ or aluminum samples in the lab.
	Hardening, Tempering, Case Hardening, Annealing.
10	Describe the SAE numbering system for the following categories of steel and identify the properties of these alloys:
	10XX, 23XX, 41XX, 43XX.
11	Given a copy of the Iron/ Iron Carbide phase diagram, students should be able to identify the following areas:
	Temperature axis, Compostion axis, Ferrite Pearlite region, Cementite Pearlite region, Austenite + Ferrite region, Austenite region.
12	Given a TTT Curve for 1040 Steel students should be able to identify specific cooling curves that produce:
	Martensite, Pearlite.
13	Given the phase diagram for Al/Cu alloys, students should be able to identify:
	Liquidus and Solvus lines, Alpha, Beta, and Alpha + Beta regions.
14	Compare and contrast the properties of thermoset and thermoplastic materials.
15	Describe how bonding affects the behavior of materials.
	ADDITIONAL COURSES
ENGR 105 - APPLIED CALCULATIONS I
1	Demonstrate an understanding of critical thinking and the engineering problem solving process.
2	Do work in a neat, orderly and concise manner resulting in accurate and legible solutions.
3	Proficiently use an electronic calculator to solve numerous problems involving artithmetic, fractions, roots, and powers.
4	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of fundamental algebraic formulas and equations as a means for solvng applied problems.
5	Solve problems involving the use of percentage, ratio, and proportion.
6	Solve problems in plane and solid geometry by use of princliples and formulas.
7	Solve basic engineering mechanics problems involving forces, equilibrium, and mechanical advantage.
8	Demonstrate an understanding of, and an ability to solve problems involving engineering measurements, including dimensional analysis,
	conversions and reductions, and unit balancing.
ENGR 137 - CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING & DESIGN
1	Will demonstrate the knowledge and  skills necessary for the preparation of architectural and construction working
	drawings using primarily computer-aided drafting.
2	Will demonstrate a knowledge of applied engineering design techniques and construction principles.
3	Will demonstrate the preparation of complete construction drawing, showing the correct use of views, symbols, dimensions
	and formats.
4	Will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of load calculations and the use of relevant tables.
5	Will demonstrate the attitudes and work habits expected by employers of a competent drafter.